7 Aug 2022

Looking at the ABs losing streak and what the future holds

From Sunday Morning, 8:10 am on 7 August 2022

The greatest rivalry in rugby history was revived this morning, in a game that was seen as being the most vital to win for the All Blacks since playing in the last World Cup.

The Springboks were undefeated at the ground Nelspreet, at the Bombela Stadium, on the high veldt, and were favourites going in, after our losses to Ireland of course. And as you know that favouritism was emphasised by the size of the Springbok victory - 26 points to 10.

Frans Malherbe of South Africa and Beauden Barrett  of New Zealand during the New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks rugby union match at Mbombela Stadium, South Africa on Saturday 6 August 2022.
2022 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.
Mandatory credit: © Christiaan Kotze / www.photosport.nz

Frans Malherbe of South Africa and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand during the New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks rugby union match at Mbombela Stadium, South Africa on Saturday 6 August 2022. 2022 Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. Mandatory credit: © Christiaan Kotze / www.photosport.nz Photo: Christiaan Kotze